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Transform Lives, Restore Wilderness North

Refined by Fire

...so that the proven character of your faith—more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.  1 Peter 1:7

Thank you for donating toward the rebuilding of Wilderness North after the devastation that the Minnesota wildfires left behind.  You are helping to keep TENTMAKERS training experiences happening this summer to equip and empower disciples of Jesus to live their lives on mission. As soon as we have clearance from the proper authorities, we will begin the rebuilding project and will need funds available as soon as possible.  Your timely contribution toward the rebuilding of Wilderness North will enable us to provide quality experiences for this summer's participants and guarantee them for the future.

For more information, please call our office at 763-535-6484 or email us at info@tentm.org.

Restore Wilderness North & Transform Lives

Refined by Fire - Updates

Video, photo and written updates will be posted here for the progress on the restoration of Wilderness North after the wildfires.  More recent content will appear on top.

6.11.25  We have found that insurance will not be covering as much as we had hoped.  We are still working with insurance and contractors to finalize the numbers.
6.8.25 Thanks to all who contributed to a successful day of removing debris and prepping areas for rebuilding structures. The areas where cabins were lost, the boardwalks were lost & where the Chazebo burned down were are all cleaned up and prepped as well as the decking on the lodge & mentor house removed. Special thanks to Bill whose skill with his Kubota Track Loader was so helpful for moving debris into the trucks for removal, for scooping up the charred remains of the Chazebo, for leveling the ground where the boardwalks, Chazebo & cabins used to be and even removing a stump by the mentor house!
6.2.25  Our insurance company has contacted us with an offer.  We are connecting with contractors to evaluate the offer & negotiate if necessary.  Once this process is finished we will know more of how much will be covered.
The Chazebo Before
The Chazebo After
The Shelter Cabin Before
The Shelter Cabin After
A-Frame Before
A-Frame After
Lakeside Trail Before
Lakeside Trail After
Lakeside Trail Before
Lakeside Trail After
Matthew Cabin Before
Matthew Cabin After